VCS Gifted Services

08/22/2026

Tomoka Elementary School is setting the expectation. We are so proud of our Gifted Magnet School!

Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

08/09/2026

We are pleased to announce the section number for the Special Populations Gifted Endorsement class is now available.
Please search for PD #119669.

Our facilitators are ready to welcome you!

Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

08/09/2026

📢 Cell phone policy reminder 📲

Students may still possess a wireless communications device while on school property or in attendance at a school function.

Exceptions are available on a case-by-case basis for students with IEPs, health needs, or English language learners.

08/09/2026

⏰ The first day of school is almost here! 🚍

As we prepare to welcome students back on Monday, a little preparation can make a BIG difference.

Please help our buses stay on track by:

✅ Arriving at the bus stop 10 minutes early in the morning
✅ Being at the bus stop 10 minutes early for afternoon drop-off
✅ Allowing extra patience during the first week as routes adjust

VCS Student Transportation Services

08/09/2026

06/11/2026

We are proud of the dedication and commitment from this outstanding group of educators. We are especially excited to celebrate three participants who are completing their final Gifted Endorsement course! Their passion for professional growth and their dedication to meeting the needs of gifted learners continue to inspire us. Summer may be here, but it certainly isn't slowing down these adult scholars as they work toward achieving this important milestone. Congratulations to all! 🎉📚🍎



Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

05/04/2026

As part of their discussions on gravity and its effects, Mrs. Mills' class participated in a STEM challenge. Beginning at a height of one foot and working their way up in 12-inch increments, 9 teams battled it out to see whose egg would survive the highest drop. The winner was over 20 feet high! Their Egg Drop Design challenge not only prompted discussion about gravitational pull, air resistance, and units of measurement...it was just FUN! Job well done, Timbercrest Elementary School!


Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

05/04/2026

Third grade gifted students at Chisholm Elementary transformed their classroom into a glowing party filled with collaborative and engaging activities. Students demonstrated their ability to organize their knowledge, work cooperatively with their classmates, and apply the skills they have been developing all year. They also reflected on their learning and set new personal goals for the rest of the school year. It was a fun and meaningful way to recognize their hard work and growth. Way to go, Wildcats! 🌟🐾


Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

05/03/2026

Gifted Endorsement Courses are now being offered at Creekside Middle School! This is a wonderful opportunity for educators to expand their knowledge and strengthen their instructional practices to better support gifted learners. You can find registration details, course schedules, and important upcoming information on MYPGS.

Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

05/02/2026

We are so proud of Tomoka Elementary School!


Volusia County Schools Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent Volusia County Schools Jacquese Copeland, Volusia County Schools

Gifted students from kindergarten to second grade brought history to life in the school's cafeteria on Monday, March 9.